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Mottramite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.39   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Mottramite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Brucite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Mottramite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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